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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,794.52, 457,472.44 and 155,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,794.52, 457,472.44 and 155,141.75 is: 232,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,794.52 : 457,472.44 = 155,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,794.52/457,472.44 = 155,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,794.52x = 457,472.44 × 155,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,794.52x = 70,973,074,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,973,074,918.37/304,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,855.48

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